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Kavya Rajesh

A few years ago, an email linking antiperspirant use to breast cancer went viral. The email suggested that antiperspirants prevented the body from “purging toxins” and caused these toxins to travel to the lymph nodes and cause cancer. Many health and beauty sites, including beauty vloggers with large followings, have recommended using aluminum free deodorant.

However, experts (including the director of medical content for the American Cancer society) say that “there is no convincing evidence that deodorant or antiperspirant use increases cancer risk.” In fact, a study in 2002 with over 1,500 women found no link between breast cancer risk and antiperspirant use.

Some research has suggested that aluminum can disrupt hormone receptors in breast cells. However, an incredibly small amount of aluminum is absorbed through the skin.

https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/deodorants-without-aluminum/

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/deodorant-aluminum-safety-what-you-should-know

https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/antiperspirant-facts-safety#2